Fragrance comparison

Damascus vs Ramsés II

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

Damascus

Gritti

4.22123 votes

Rank #11,681 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #43,764 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Damascus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Damascus
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Damascus4/5

Ramsés II1/5

Ratings & consensus: Damascus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Damascus
Sillage & projection: Damascus
Value for money: Ramsés II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Damascus

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DamascusGritti

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerDamascusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

123 votes

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDamascus

SillageDamascus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRamsés IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

cinnamon84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top1 to 2 hours

CinnamonOrangeNeroli

Heart3 to 5 hours

MyrrhTobaccoSandalwood

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberPatchouli

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Damascus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer21

Fall100

Winter88

Day90

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex51

Women29

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#43,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDamascusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Damascus is an oriental spicy fragrance built around a core of dry cinnamon, bitter orange, and sacred resins. The opening pairs a sharp sprinkle of cinnamon with zesty orange and neroli before shifting toward an antique resinous heart. In the middle, myrrh and unsmoked tobacco leaf mingle with warm sandalwood to evok…

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Damascus or Ramsés II?

Damascus takes 4 of 5 categories. Damascus is rated 4.22/5 from 123 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Damascus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Damascus or Ramsés II?

Damascus lasts longest (Damascus 73/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damascus or Ramsés II?

Damascus projects furthest (Damascus 67/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damascus and Ramsés II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Damascus or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Damascus suits evening wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damascus and Ramsés II?

Damascus has top notes of Cinnamon, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Myrrh, Tobacco and Sandalwood, a base of Amber and Patchouli. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.